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Calling for Mackay radar works to be expedited
Six months is too long for the Mackay weather radar to be out of action for upgrade works. Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP calls for works to be expedited.
We need to do more to protect vulnerable women and children
I've been highlighting child safety issues and calling for DV reform.
Child safety failings in North Queensland
At Regional Parliament in Cairns in May 2023, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks about the terrible child safety failings in North Queensland in recent years.
Path to Treaty: Providing sense of place and belonging
Addressing Regional Parliament in Cairns in May 2023, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP explains the importance of the Path to Treaty for the people of her electorate.
Queensland Labor fails two girls, and fails to reach out to their father
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks about the lack of empathy displayed by Queensland Labor to Peter Jackson, whose little girls died in tragic circumstances in 2019.
Respect for women should be non-political
There’s no place for politicking in matters of women’s safety and the respectful treatment of women. I spoke to Queensland Parliament about the hypocrisy we’re seeing in the House.
‘I am a proud woman representative of the LNP’
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks in Queensland Parliament about the LNP’s strong women candidates for the next state election, and their merit-based achievements.
Jack’s Law: ‘A legacy that should not be limited to a short period of time’
A speech by Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP in contribution to the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack’s Law) Amendment Bill 2022.
Camm’s concerns re the Enviro Protection Amendment Bill
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP discusses issues surrounding an Environmental Protection Amendment Bill.
Commercial fishermen say Queensland Government has stopped listening
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP and Shadow Minister for Fisheries Tony Perrott MP met with Whitsunday fishers to discuss issues and challenges facing the industry.
Congratulations Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP congratulates Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service to Girl Guides.
MP calls out Whitsunday youth funding cuts
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP has slammed the Palaszczuk Labor Government over cuts to youth funding in the Whitsundays since Labor came into power in Queensland in 2015.
Member for Whitsunday welcomes breach of bail laws
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP welcomes new breach of bail legislation for children, and calls for more funding for at-risk youth in the Mackay region.
Member for Whitsunday welcomes island report
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP welcomes the findings and recommendations of a report into Queensland islands.
From child protection to court: Why youth services need funding
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks in Queensland Parliament about new breach of bail legislation and matters surrounding juvenile crime.
Thank-you to our SES superstar, Suzanne Connors
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament on the wonderful work of women in the Mackay and Whitsunday regions, in particular the contribution of long-term SES member Suzanne Connors.
Child Protection: More failures of government
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament on the continued failure of the government to adequately protect vulnerable children in Queensland.
Quick! Funding up for grabs
Applications are closing today and tomorrow for two sporting grants, and there's a new manufacturing grant available for Mackay and Whitsunday businesses.